About the Home
Welcome to 49 Great Ring Road-an iconic estate with breathtaking views and a classic 1940 built home full of charm and elegance. Step into the front-to-back foyer and take in the sight lines to the expansive stone patio and sparkling pool. At the heart of the home is the great room, featuring a soaring ceiling and a grand fireplace-perfect for gatherings. The custom cherry sunroom is a showstopper with wide plank chestnut floors, coffered ceiling, and French doors leading outside. Host memorable dinners in the banquet-sized dining room with built-ins and a cozy fireplace. The updated kitchen features granite counters, a breakfast bar, large pantry, and adjacent laundry area. A delightful breakfast room and an oversized screened in porch complete the space. The primary suite is a two-room retreat with two fireplaces, ample closets, dual baths, and a balcony overlooking the grounds. Upstairs you'll find three additional ensuite bedrooms, plus two more bedrooms with a shared full bath. The finished lower level includes a custom bar and a parlor with fireplace. Potential in-law suite over the kitchen with a full bath. A detached two-car garage includes guest quarters. Additional land available-an extraordinary opportunity.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Sun Room (Main Level)
Beams, Book Shelves, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Great Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Built-In Hutch, Fireplace
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Den (Lower Level)
Wet Bar, Fireplace, Half Bath, Steam/Sauna, Stone Floor
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, French Doors, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Br Suite (Upper Level)
Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Laundry room, Mud room
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 5
- Heating: radiant, radiator, steam
- Heat fuel type: oil
- Fuel tank: in basement
Appliances
- Gas range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Basement
- Full
- Heated
- Storage
- Garage access
- Interior access
- Partially finished
Laundry
- Location: off of the kitchen with a half bathroom
- Main level
Exterior Features
- Porch-screened
- Guest house
- French doors
- Patio
- Balcony
- Awnings
- Fruit trees
- Porch
- Garden area
- Stone wall
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 4
- Detached garage
- Under house garage
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 5.94 acres
- Level lot
- Sloping lot
- Rolling
- Open lot
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Lake
- Library
- Medical facilities
- Public pool
- Private rec facilities
- Shopping/mall
Construction Details
- Style
- colonial
- Construction year
- 1940
- Exterior Siding
- shingle
- Foundation
- concrete
- Roof
- asphalt shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in Sandy Hook neighborhood, in the town of Newtown.
- $575K med. price
- 44 homes for sale
- $595K med. price
- 100 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
Status |
Active |
Listing date |
May 21, 2025 |
List price |
$ 1,930,000 |
Current price |
$ 1,930,000 |
Tax amount |
$ 19,575 |
Tax year |
july 2024-june 2025 |
MLS ID |
#24095523 |
List Agent |
Connie Widmann |
List Office |
William Raveis Real Estate |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
49 Great Ring Road
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